Home Automation
Smart-up your home with IoT devices and automations.
What is Home Automation?
Home automation makes lights, heating, blinds and sensors work together automatically. Open platforms like Home Assistant give you full local control without cloud lock-in.
🚀 How to start
- Start with smart plugs and bulbs in one room
- Install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi or mini PC
- Automate one routine you'll actually use, like lights at sunset
🧰 What you need
- Raspberry Pi or mini PC Find on Amazon →
- Zigbee USB dongle Find on Amazon →
- smart plugs Find on Amazon →
- motion and door sensors Find on Amazon →
- smart thermostatic valves Find on Amazon →
⚠️ The classic beginner mistake
Mixing incompatible ecosystems and cloud-only devices.
⏱️ How long until you're good?
Useful automations in a weekend. (Difficulty: Intermediate · Cost: High)
❓ Questions people ask
Is Home Automation hard to learn?
On our scale it's rated “Intermediate” (3/5). Early progress depends more on showing up than on talent: 2–3 short sessions a week for the first month is plenty.
How much does it cost to start Home Automation?
Budget level: “High”. Start with the essentials only — the Shop tab lists picks for every tier, and borrowing or renting first is always a smart move.
How many people do Home Automation?
Roughly 420K active enthusiasts worldwide — which makes it a Rare card in our deck. Plenty of people to learn from, whatever your level.